Current Emergency Information

BE PREPARED TO LEAVE - An Evacuation Warning is issued to alert community members in a defined area of a potential threat to life and property from an emergency incident.

• Gather your family, pets, and emergency supplies kit.
• If you know you won’t be able to evacuate quickly, consider leaving when an evacuation warning is issued.

Remember: There may be no time to issue an Evacuation Warning due to the nature of an incident. Pay attention to the messaging of local officials.

LEAVE NOW - An Evacuation Order is issued to move community members out of a defined area due to an immediate threat to life and property from an emergency incident.

• Load your family, pets, and emergency supplies kit.
• Consider taking essential documents and records
• Leave

STAY INSIDE - An order to Shelter In Place is issued to direct community members to stay inside their current location if a situation does not allow for evacuation or when evacuation could cause high potential for loss of life.

• If you are outside, get inside. 
• Stay tuned for any emergency information.

A Shelter In Place order may also include the need to keep outside air from coming inside. Keep enough plastic sheeting and duct tape in your emergency supply kit to cover your doors and windows. Turn off any HVAC system that brings in outside air.

A Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) is established to provide a safe location for community members to go immediately after evacuating. It serves as a staging area where residents can check in, receive information, and access services such as food, water, medical assistance, and transportation to longer-term shelters.

• Follow instructions from personnel upon arrival.
• Remain in the TEP until further instructions are provided regarding your next steps.

An Evacuation Shelter is a designated facility set up to provide temporary housing and support services for individuals and families who have been displaced due to an emergency incident.

• Check in with shelter staff upon arrival.
• Follow shelter rules and guidelines for your safety and comfort.
• Access resources such as food, medical care, and information about recovery services.

Stay updated on the situation and any changes in shelter operations.

NO ENTRY - A Hard Closure indicates that an area is completely closed off to all unauthorized personnel due to a significant threat to safety from an emergency incident.

• Do not attempt to enter the area under any circumstances.
• Follow all detour signs and instructions from emergency responders.

Keep a safe distance from the affected area to allow emergency operations to proceed.

LIMITED ACCESS - A Soft Closure is a partial closure of an area where access is restricted, but authorized personnel or residents may be allowed entry under specific conditions.

• Only enter if you have official permission or if you live in the area.
• Be prepared for potential hazards and follow any directives from emergency officials.
• Keep your visit brief and be mindful of your surroundings.